Your SCHADS Award Questions Answered | June 2026

The 1 June 2026 sleepover changes take effect 3 days before this session. If you're working out what those changes mean for your rosters, payroll, or workforce structure, this is the session to attend.

Got questions about the SCHADS Award that never quite have a straight answer?

You’re not alone.

We’re running a live Q&A session where we’ll work through real questions from employers operating under the SCHADS Award. Providing practical and plain-English breakdowns, free from jargon and legal padding.

When: Thursday 4 June 2026, 1:00pm AEST (12:30pm ACST / 11:00am AWST) Where: Zoom (link sent on registration) Recording: Available within 48 hours to everyone who registers

What we will cover? Whatever you ask. Things like:

• How do the 1 June 2026 sleepover changes affect my rosters?

• When does a broken shift trigger overtime?

• How do I classify a worker who does both Home Care and SACS?

• When does the first aid allowance actually apply?

• What are the payroll system risks I should be auditing right now?

• How do I roster work around a sleepover shift?

• When does the first aid allowance actually apply?

• How do I determine what stream my staff fall under?

• Can I use IFAs to simplify rostering and pay?

• When does on-call turn into paid work?

• Can I average hours across a roster to avoid overtime?

• What happens if I’ve been applying the wrong classification?

And plenty more.

Submit your questions when you register, and we’ll answer as many as we can live on the session.

No fluff, no generic answers. Just practical guidance based on how the Award actually works in the real world.